EDU-CARE PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

NEWARK, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity170
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$797/mo

Contact information

Address345 POLLY DRUMMOND HILL ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711

CityNEWARK, DE 19711

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 453-7326

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity170

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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345 POLLY DRUMMOND HILL ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711, NEWARK, DE 19711

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/5/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 301/5/2026

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete 18 hours of annual training including 2 in health and safety. Training hours are needed for Staff #1 (18 hours), Staff #2 (18 hours), Staff #3 (18 hours), Staff #4 (18 hours), S Staff #5 (18 hours), and Staff #6 (9 hours) PD Plan are needed for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #6. Review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect is needed for staff #1, #2, #3, #6, and #9. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for Staff #4, #6, #7, and #11. Health Appraisal is needed for Staff #5 and #11. Orientation is needed for Staff #7 and #11 References are needed for Staff #4 (2 references), Staff #7 (4 references), Staff #10 (4 references), Staff #11(4 references) Send documentation to OCCL by February 6, 2026.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 351/5/2026

    35U — First Aid and CPR Training

    Ensure First Aid and CPR is completed within two months of hire and renewed every two years. Staff #4 and #7 need to complete First Aid and CPR. Send documentation to OCCL by February 6, 2026.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 401/5/2026

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure child files are complete Updated physical is needed for Child #3, #5, and #11. Immunization records are needed for child #3. Blood lead screening results are needed for Child #3 and #8. Send documentation to OCCL by February 6, 2026.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 531/5/2026

    53U — Outdoor Area

    Ensure gates are self-closing and positive self-latching closure. Add self-closing latch to all gates on fenced playgrounds. Send picture to OCCL by February 6, 2026.

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 301/7/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs 2 or 4 references, Adult abuse, Deeds cert. Health Appraisal W/TB, release of employment, service letters Staff #2 needs CPR and first aid, 2 or 4 references, Deeds cert. Staff #3 Medication cert, four references, health appraisal W/TB Staff #4 needs five training hours.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 401/7/2025

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 and #8 needs health appraisal Child #11 needs immunization records Child #5 and #11 need Blood lead screening Send documentation to OCCL by February 10, 2025.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 421/7/2025

    42U — Documenting Children's Progress

    Ensure children's progress is being documented. Child #3, #5, #10, #11, #14, and #15 need development plans. Send documentation to OCCL by February 10. 2025.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 451/7/2025

    45U — Hazardous Materials

    Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Send documentation to OCCL by February 10, 2025.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 631/7/2025

    63U — Administration of Medication

    Ensure medication administration record is completed for all medications. Child #14 needs a MAR completed for the tube of diaper ointment. use the specific name of the ointment used.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$797/month

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Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: NEWARK, New Castle County
  • Capacity: 170
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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